Major Problems with BMW M5 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what BMW M5 model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2006, for instance, is the worst year for the M5. Older M5 vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst BMW M5 Problems

POWER TRAIN
2006 BMW M5 October 18, 2008 Victims: 1 Mileage: 2000 miles

On june 24, 2006, a-united leased the m5 through bmw of monrovia, formerly assael bmw. during the duration of the lease, a-united incurred less than 1800 miles on the m5 primarily because the m5's safety and reliability had caused serious concerns. from as early as november 2006, a-united began experiencing problems with the m5 when the unusual noise from the engine became louder and louder. shortly, the m5 began hesitating to accelerate. on october 22, 2007, the m5 was taken to bmw of monrovia for routine service as well as ...

ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2000 BMW M5 January 11, 2004 Victims: 1 Mileage: 45000 miles

Possible brake and / or "dynamic stability control" failure resulted in impact with utility pole with rupture of fuel tank and resultant fire and fatality. *jb

FRONTAL
2000 BMW M5 March 24, 2000 Victims: 1

While traveling passenger side and driver side air bag deployed without any indication or collision, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. *ak

What is the most common problem with BMW M5?

Overall the worst problem with BMW M5 relates to AIR BAGS problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific M5 years that are prone to issues with these components.

AIR BAGS 36 SEAT BELTS 9 ENGINE 7 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6 POWER TRAIN 6 SEATS 6 STEERING 4 FRONTAL 4 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 3 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2 SERVICE BRAKES 2 VISIBILITY 1 BODY 1 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 SUSPENSION 1 DRIVELINE 1 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 1 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 1 TIRES 1 TREAD/BELT 1 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1 AUTOMATIC (ASC) 1 SIDE/WINDOW 1 REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 1 OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION 1 FRONT PASSENGER 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

The information about BMW M5 common problems is powered by the NHTSA official reports, recalls, and safety issues. Our algorithms turn raw data into structured categories and charts.

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